Beth Janson
Beth Janson | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Occupation(s) | Film industry executive, film festival programmer |
| Spouse |
Bill Ohlson
(m. 2001) |
Beth Janson is a Canadian film industry executive, who is currently the chief executive officer of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television.[1] Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she graduated from York University.[2]
After graduation, Janson moved to New York City, where she married an American, Bill Ohlson, in 2001.[1] While living in New York, Janson worked as a programmer for the Tribeca Film Festival and then served as executive director of the Tribeca Film Institute from 2010 to 2015.[2] She then joined Rent the Runway as founding director of its program to support and encourage women in starting businesses of their own.[2]
She succeeded Helga Stephenson as chair of the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television in June 2016.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "New head of Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television on her vision and rebranding". 680 News, November 14, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Expat Beth Janson comes home to helm screen academy: Knelman". Toronto Star, April 13, 2016.
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